Abraham emphasized the impressive form the Hammers have displayed this season, and indeed they dominated for a good chunk of last night’s game. When allied with our own recent travails away from home, the outcome was particularly impressive.
Giroud has been in a rich vein of form in recent weeks and had started Chelsea’s previous Premier League matches before Monday’s London derby but Abraham came in and proved a point with a quickfire second-half brace at Stamford Bridge after Thiago Silva’s early header.
Chelsea Captain Cesar Azpilicueta starts on right as Reecs James got injured. Chelsea Back looks strong during the game.
Chilwell, who turned 24 on Monday, landed awkwardly after a challenge with Jarrod Bowen early on at Stamford Bridge. He tried to carry on but fell to the floor a matter of minutes later and forced manager Frank Lampard to replace the birthday boy with Emerson Palmieri.
Chelsea responded to the setback quickly on the pitch as Thiago Silva headed them in front from a Mason Mount corner moments later.
